Peanut allergy is becoming more common, with the number of people suffering from this form of food allergy doubling over the past 20 years. Approximately 1% of children suffer from peanut allergy, and it is the most common type of food allergy affecting adults. Only a small fraction of people actually outgrow peanut allergy.

Why is peanut allergy becoming so common? Can people with peanut allergy eat other nuts or legumes? How can you avoid eating peanuts? Find out the answers to these questions and more:

• Peanut Allergy
• Legume Allergy
• How to Follow a Peanut-Free Diet
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